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Okeechobee

City in Florida, United States

Overview

Okeechobee, a small city in central Florida, is the gateway to Lake Okeechobee, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the United States. Known for its warm hospitality, relaxed pace, and outdoor recreation, it's a quintessential Old Florida destination with a strong local ranching heritage.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Florida
Population
5,254
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
27.24°, -80.83°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,307
Local Cost
$1,324
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
75
English
98
Temperature
23.9°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
19.0°C
Record High
36.2°C
Record Low
-1.0°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1244 mm
Internet Speed
154 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
60
Walk Score
60
Footways
120.0
Airport
OBE
Distance
3 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 73/100.

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